The Tieme Music Takeover: How Franck and Charlène Osei-Mensah Built Himra a Bridge Between Abidjan and Paris

On January 28, 2026, Ivorian rap sensation Himra etched his name into the annals of music history with a monumental performance at the Zénith Paris – La Villette.

Behind the historic roar of the crowd, was the strategic machinery of Tieme Music, the powerhouse that has redefined the trajectory of West African Hip Hop.

While Himra stood on the throne, the architects of this global moment were the co-founders of Tieme Music, Franck Osei-Mensah and Charlène Osei-Mensah. Founded in 2022, Tieme Music was born from a vision to dismantle the barriers facing African artists.

The duo expanded the company from a Ghanaian startup into a pan-African label service provider. Their goal was clear: provide independent artists with the same high-tier marketing, legal support, and distribution tools typically reserved for major foreign labels, ultimately facilitating the massive cross-continental collaborations seen on the Zénith stage.

This “Tieme ecosystem” was the catalyst for Himra’s transition from a local Drill king to an international phenomenon. The Zénith concert, featuring French titans like Ninho and Gazo, was the culmination of this vision; a proof of concept that Tieme Music could successfully export the “Nouchi-hardcore” sound and command one of the most prestigious venues in the world.

As La Fouine presented Himra with the Gold Plate during the show, the moment served as a testament to the founders’ mission. Franck and Charlène have transformed Tieme Music into more than just a distribution hub; it has become a cultural embassy. By bridging the gap between the Ghanaian diaspora and the Ivorian streets, the Osei-Mensahs have not only changed how African music is consumed but have ensured that when the next generation of African artists shouts to be heard, the whole world is finally listening.